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Man charged with killing Florida doctoral students allegedly consulted ChatGPT

Man charged with killing Florida doctoral students allegedly consulted ChatGPT

Summary

A man named Hisham Abugharbieh from Florida has been charged with killing two University of South Florida doctoral students. Prosecutors say he used ChatGPT to ask about hiding a body in a garbage bag and bought supplies before the students disappeared.

Key Facts

  • Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, is charged with two counts of first-degree premeditated murder.
  • The victims are Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, both 27, doctoral students from Bangladesh at USF.
  • Limon’s remains were found in trash bags on a bridge over Tampa Bay; Bristy is still missing but likely deceased.
  • Abugharbieh asked ChatGPT about what happens if a person is put in a garbage bag and thrown in a dumpster.
  • He reportedly bought duct tape, trash bags, fire starter, charcoal, and lighter fuel before the students disappeared.
  • Witnesses saw him moving boxes to a dumpster shortly after the disappearance.
  • He denies involvement but was arrested after a domestic violence call and held without bond.
  • Authorities have not released a motive and are still investigating.
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